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LO08 PKC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,375 mi
Last recorded105,375 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 PKC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 105,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper top mount bearing slight play

Fail 22 Mar 2022 105,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper top mount bearing slight play

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid one jet block (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front washer jet weak

Pass 31 Jan 2020 95,871 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 90,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 80,481 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 80,481 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 62,872 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 42,130 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 42,130 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 35,119 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 34,693 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,407 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 32,407 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2011 29,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,388 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 28,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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LO08 PKC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 41,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO08 PKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LO08 PKC registered?

LO08 PKC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LO08 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 PKC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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